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Hughes Contractors

5.00(
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Hughes Contractors

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fantastic! Mr. Hughes took care of me like he would his own family. the work was done well, cleanly and with respect to my time and my schedule. I'd recommend him for anyone wanting the highest quality work."

Lorraine M on November 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fantastic! Mr. Hughes took care of me like he would his own family. the work was done well, cleanly and with respect to my time and my schedule. I'd recommend him for anyone wanting the highest quality work."

Lorraine M on November 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.24(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.24(
424
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Customers say: Quick response
115 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023


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Curry Outdoors, Inc.

5.00(
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Curry Outdoors, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Family owned and operated Business. We do land clearing and forestry work for commercial, residential, farmland, hunting leases and clearing around ponds, retention ponds, railroad, bush hogging etc. Our heavy duty forestry equipment mulches all the underbrush and small trees. We also supply, move and deliver decorative boulders. Some topping 14000 pounds! Check us out on FaceBook at CURRY OUTDOORS INC. to view our videos of our equipment. Also Google us. We do NOT offer excavating services. While we own equipment that can do these, we stick to what we do best. Please DON'T select us if you need grading, leveling, dirt work, trenching, culvert. Home Advisior has limited categories to put contractors in. The excavating and site work is the best they have to put us in. We only clear properties of trees and underbrush. If you have any questions before you select us please call 937-790-0058 to see if we can help.

"They did much more then landscaping. They cleaned out my woods and yard, plus much more. They were wonderful and did much more then I could of imagined. I would recommend them to anybody. Great work ethic, hard workers and extremely professional."

Mary R on October 2019

Family owned and operated Business. We do land clearing and forestry work for commercial, residential, farmland, hunting leases and clearing around ponds, retention ponds, railroad, bush hogging etc. Our heavy duty forestry equipment mulches all the underbrush and small trees. We also supply, move and deliver decorative boulders. Some topping 14000 pounds! Check us out on FaceBook at CURRY OUTDOORS INC. to view our videos of our equipment. Also Google us. We do NOT offer excavating services. While we own equipment that can do these, we stick to what we do best. Please DON'T select us if you need grading, leveling, dirt work, trenching, culvert. Home Advisior has limited categories to put contractors in. The excavating and site work is the best they have to put us in. We only clear properties of trees and underbrush. If you have any questions before you select us please call 937-790-0058 to see if we can help.

"They did much more then landscaping. They cleaned out my woods and yard, plus much more. They were wonderful and did much more then I could of imagined. I would recommend them to anybody. Great work ethic, hard workers and extremely professional."

Mary R on October 2019


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DF Homes

4.75(
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DF Homes

4.75(
8
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

DF Homes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He was very cooperative friendly dilgently impressed with cost and very reasonable "

Connie W on September 2025

DF Homes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He was very cooperative friendly dilgently impressed with cost and very reasonable "

Connie W on September 2025


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Thorpe Site Solutions

5.00(
8
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Thorpe Site Solutions

5.00(
8
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59 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"My 450 ft long driveway badly needed to be regraded and needed a solution to the 2-3 seasonal springs that drained and washed and created deep ruts all winter and spring. TSS came and really studied the problems of the driveway, figured out a great multiple pipe drainage solution, regraded, dug out a boulder that was slowly working its way to the surface, installed the pipes. They used larger gravel around the pipes and a thick layer of gravel and dust over everything. Then rolled/compacted it all with a 3 ton roller. All of this in one day. They were very easy to work with, really listened to all of the unique issues the driveway has, carefully dug out peonies that were in the way of one pipe's end. They did a wonderful job and I'm hoping I can hire them to clear a couple of difficult hillsides befor winter too. First time in years that I can ask people to my house and not explain how to get up the driveway! "

Susan E on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"My 450 ft long driveway badly needed to be regraded and needed a solution to the 2-3 seasonal springs that drained and washed and created deep ruts all winter and spring. TSS came and really studied the problems of the driveway, figured out a great multiple pipe drainage solution, regraded, dug out a boulder that was slowly working its way to the surface, installed the pipes. They used larger gravel around the pipes and a thick layer of gravel and dust over everything. Then rolled/compacted it all with a 3 ton roller. All of this in one day. They were very easy to work with, really listened to all of the unique issues the driveway has, carefully dug out peonies that were in the way of one pipe's end. They did a wonderful job and I'm hoping I can hire them to clear a couple of difficult hillsides befor winter too. First time in years that I can ask people to my house and not explain how to get up the driveway! "

Susan E on October 2025


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Hughes Contractors, LLC

4.95(
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Hughes Contractors, LLC

4.95(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Hughes Contractors is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 22 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Rotted exterior plywood on patio ceiling was removed, framing repaired; new plywood installed. They were on time, courteous and did a great job. Keeping their number handy for any future repairs and definitely recommend this company!"

Kathi B on June 2023

Hughes Contractors is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 22 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Rotted exterior plywood on patio ceiling was removed, framing repaired; new plywood installed. They were on time, courteous and did a great job. Keeping their number handy for any future repairs and definitely recommend this company!"

Kathi B on June 2023


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Blue Bird Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
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Blue Bird Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
29 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He got the job done cut up the wood, stacked it and hold some away. Did an excellent job."

Jeff G on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He got the job done cut up the wood, stacked it and hold some away. Did an excellent job."

Jeff G on June 2025


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Five Star Plumbing LLC

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Five Star Plumbing LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

Locally Owned and Operated Plumbing Company for over 25 years. We offer Drain Cleaning, Sewer and Water line excavation and repair - both interior and exterior. We are State licensed and licensed in every City and County we work in. We are a full service plumbing company that specializes in PLUMBING- we are Five Star Plumbing LLC!

"The guy did a great job! I will have them come back in June as they are now HVAC certified. I will have them check out my air conditioner before it gets too hot. I would definitely recommend them."

Fraser F on May 2025

Locally Owned and Operated Plumbing Company for over 25 years. We offer Drain Cleaning, Sewer and Water line excavation and repair - both interior and exterior. We are State licensed and licensed in every City and County we work in. We are a full service plumbing company that specializes in PLUMBING- we are Five Star Plumbing LLC!

"The guy did a great job! I will have them come back in June as they are now HVAC certified. I will have them check out my air conditioner before it gets too hot. I would definitely recommend them."

Fraser F on May 2025


Top Shot Drilling

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Top Shot Drilling

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4 years of experience

Specializing in excavation, land clearing and underground drilling. Small, owner-operated business with dedicated crews. Over 50 years of combined experience. Top Shot Drilling was established in 2021 and aims to deliver prompt, topnotch service to all customers whether they be large corporations or individual homeowners.

Specializing in excavation, land clearing and underground drilling. Small, owner-operated business with dedicated crews. Over 50 years of combined experience. Top Shot Drilling was established in 2021 and aims to deliver prompt, topnotch service to all customers whether they be large corporations or individual homeowners.


Ms Redz Construction LLC

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Ms Redz Construction LLC

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2 years of experience

We specialize in Fence's, Deck's, Pond's, Driveway's, etc... We are dedicated to treating our customers with complete respect. We are a 100% woman owned construction/excavating company with over 20 years of experience.

We specialize in Fence's, Deck's, Pond's, Driveway's, etc... We are dedicated to treating our customers with complete respect. We are a 100% woman owned construction/excavating company with over 20 years of experience.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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